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A member asked:
What causes a salivary gland behind my right ear and jaw line to swell ?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Inflam or infection?: This location sounds like your mastoid process, which sometimes swells, becomes uncomfortable, and can fibrose (scar tissue) from inflammation or infection. Depending on how long you've had this, it may be more or less critical to have it examined, but certainly make sure you get a professional opinion, as it could help prevent further problems elsewhere if it's caught earlier than later.
Answered 9/9/2013
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Not salivary gland: Salivary glands are in the mouth. More than likely it's your lymph node(s) that may be affected and those can be swollen for differing reasons. See your physician for an exam.
Answered 9/25/2019
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Parotid: The parotid gland lies at the angle of the jaw. There is not a salivary gland behind the ear. This swelling may not be from salivary gland.
Answered 11/26/2013
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